Employment
We encourage applicants who are passionate about Montessori education for justice and equity - Great River School seeks and encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds. BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
We employ adults who reflect the heritage, backgrounds, & experiences of all the neighborhoods where our students live. We seek employees who hold Montessori credential, and we are also excited to recruit and support adults committed to pursuing training & teaching for equity and justice at an innovative school.
Great River School - Special Education Department maintains an open application in the event that staffing needs arise during the academic year. If you submit an application, it will be considered when openings in your area arise during the upcoming academic year.
Scroll down below to see school-wide, licensed & non-licensed roles for which we are currently hiring. All positions are listed in alphabetical order by category.
Great River School offer a comprehensive benefits package with a minimal waiting period which includes, but not limited to:
Health insurance subsidized at 80% for single plan and 50% for family plan
Dental insurance subsidized at 50%
403(b) with contributions
Employer paid life insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability
11 days of paid Holiday
PTO that begins accruing immediately upon hire
Click here to see our Collective Bargaining Agreement.
To apply for any position, send a resume and letter of interest to jobs@greatriverschool.org.
Licensed Positions:
For all positions, we seek educators interested in extending public Montessori and focusing on anti-bias and social justice curriculum implementation.
Great River School - Special Education Department maintains an open application in the event that staffing needs arise during the academic year. If you submit an application, it will be considered when openings in your area arise during the upcoming academic year.
This position will teach robotics to adolescent students. A successful hire for this position would be experienced in the teaching of Robotics or computer science.
This position will teach science to adolescent students. A successful hire for this position would be experienced in the teaching of Chemistry and/or Physics.
Adolescent Special Education Guide
The position is to work collaboratively within the Special Education Department and greater GRS community to support student development. This is an opportunity to serve a community of students and families and to complement and support the mission of the school. Great River School is committed to Montessori and International Baccalaureate pedagogy and has an excellent reputation as a Public Montessori Charter School. The role of the Special Education Guide is to further our mission to provide a quality Montessori education through inspiring learning environments and strong relationships based on respect for the gifts of each student.
This position manages classroom communities when a Guide or a Classroom Assistant is away from the classroom for a day or more. This position can fill long term or immediate short term subbing needs (creates, monitors, manages, and carries out duties related to sub plans).
Elementary Special Education Guide
The position is to work collaboratively within the Special Education Department and greater GRS community to support student development. This is an opportunity to serve a community of students and families and to complement and support the mission of the school. Great River School is committed to Montessori and International Baccalaureate pedagogy and has an excellent reputation as a Public Montessori Charter School. The role of the Special Education Guide is to further our mission to provide a quality Montessori education through inspiring learning environments and strong relationships based on respect for the gifts of each student.
Non-Licensed Positions:
Great River School - Special Education Department maintains an open application in the event that staffing needs arise during the academic year. If you submit an application, it will be considered when openings in your area arise during the upcoming academic year.
Adolescent Special Education - Education Assistant
The position is to work collaboratively within the Special Education Department and greater GRS community to support student development. This is an opportunity to serve a community of students and families and to complement and support the mission of the school. Great River School is committed to Montessori and International Baccalaureate pedagogy and has an excellent reputation as a Public Montessori Charter School. The role of the Special Education Educational Assistant is to further our mission to provide a quality Montessori / IB education through inspiring learning environments and strong relationships based on respect for the gifts of each student.
Elementary Special Education - Education Assistant
The position is to work collaboratively within the Special Education Department and greater GRS community to support student development. This is an opportunity to serve a community of students and families and to complement and support the mission of the school. Great River School is committed to Montessori and International Baccalaureate pedagogy and has an excellent reputation as a Public Montessori Charter School. The role of the Special Education Educational Assistant is to further our mission to provide a quality Montessori / IB education through inspiring learning environments and strong relationships based on respect for the gifts of each student.
(Part time - hours are steady but vary by employee). We accept applications on a rolling basis for possible openings in our elementary-aged extended hours program, Big Canoe Club. We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic staff to work mornings from 7:20-8:20 am and/or afternoons from 3:00-6:00 2-5 days per week.